Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB) vs Nokia N95 (RM-159)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A21s vs Nokia N95 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/14/2020 11:00 PM, updated: 7/6/2022 7:26 AM

Compare Nokia N95 X Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB) 31Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points Nokia N95 (RM-159) Compare Samsung Galaxy A21s X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.6"
TFT

240x320

5
MP

0.3mp

64MB
RAM

Single-core

950
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

31 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)	vs	2 Advantages Nokia N95 (RM-159)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)11 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	332MHz 32bit Single-core
+6GB LPDDR4X95 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	64MB SDRAM
+64GB (48GB available)306 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	256MB (160MB available)
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC63 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 8GB microSD
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)136% Thinner	vs	21 millimeters (0.83 inches)
+TFT PLSAdvantage TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+720x1600 pixels14 times Higher resolution screen	vs	240x320 pixels
+270 PPI75% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	154 PPI
+6.5"150% Larger screen	vs	2.6"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP11 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+Only digital zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 13MP41 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)81 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) QCIF (176x144)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use	vs	50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSDPA
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps82 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device	vs	Not supported
+Virtual ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh4 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	950 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	2.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	WAP, HTML, Flash player
192 grams (6.72 ounces)	vs	+120 grams (4.2 ounces)60% Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

8 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Accelerometer

3.5mm jack

A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou / A-GPS

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Nokia N95 (RM-159)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)	N95 (RM-159)
Other model names	Galaxy A21s SM-A217F/Dual-Sim (64GB + 6GB RAM)	Nokia N95 US, Nokia RM-159
Country or region available	Philippines, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	Nokia
Release date	6/2/2020, Announced: 5/15/2020	3/1/2007
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	21 millimeters (0.83 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.3 x 163.7 millimeters (2.96 x 6.44 in)	53 x 99 millimeters (2.09 x 3.9 in)
Weight	192 grams (6.72 ounces)	120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Nokia N95 (RM-159)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT LCD
Screen size	6.5" inches	2.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~39.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	240x320 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	270 PPI	154 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Nokia N95 (RM-159)
System version	Android 10	Symbian 9.2 S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 1
Firmware update	Android 12	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Nokia N95 (RM-159)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)	32bit: TI OMAP 2420
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 332MHz ARM1136 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G52 MP1	PowerVR MBX
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Nokia N95 (RM-159)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	64MB SDRAM
Internal storage	64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1	256MB (160MB available)
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 8GB microSD (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Nokia N95 (RM-159)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/150 Mbps	3.6 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 2100 - USA: 850/1900
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat7/13 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat7/13 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Nokia N95 (RM-159)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.21/4"1.12µm123° 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Not supported
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Nokia N95 (RM-159)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	QCIF (176x144)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Nokia N95 (RM-159)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, WMV, 3GP, RV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Nokia N95 (RM-159)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Nokia N95 (RM-159)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor Virtual ambient light sensor	Accelerometer
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Nokia N95 (RM-159)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5F
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	950 mAh
Charger, watts	15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	2.7 hours
Standby	feature not registered	192 hours (8 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Nokia N95 (RM-159)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	WAP, HTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red	• Colors: Silver, Plum, Black, Pink, Red • 128MB microSD included • Carl Zeiss optics • Nokia Maps • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Nokia N95 (RM-159)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.79W/kg (head), 0.76W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.422W/kg (head), 1.544W/kg (body)	0.5W/kg (head)